Fresha Alternative for Salons: Keep Your Clients & Profit
Why more salon owners in Greece and Cyprus move from Fresha to Wiiz.
Looking for a Fresha alternative? Fresha markets itself as free, and up to a point it is — but many salon owners find the cost shows up elsewhere. Wiiz is a private, commission-free booking platform for salons in Greece and Cyprus, where you keep your clients and 100% of every appointment.
Why salon owners look for a Fresha alternative
Fresha can bring new customers through its marketplace, and that has real value. But owners tell us the trade-offs add up:
- Commission on "new" marketplace clients — and "new" is not always easy to tell apart from your own regulars, so always check their current terms
- Fees on online payments — cards and deposits run through Fresha's payment system, with its own transaction charges
- You appear in a public marketplace, right next to competitors — the reputation you built is shared with the shop next door
- Your clients, their details and your reviews live inside the platform
"Free" is not always free
To be fair: if Fresha's marketplace genuinely brings you strangers who become clients, that reach has value — just read the commission and payment terms carefully, because they change. The real question is whether you are paying marketplace prices to serve clients who are already yours.
How Wiiz is different: private, not a marketplace
- €0 platform fee — no monthly cost, no setup, no contract
- No commission on bookings — you keep 100%, on new and returning clients alike
- A private booking channel — only your own customers can see and book, so you never appear next to competitors
- Your clients and their data stay yours — the relationship belongs to your business
- Pay only for what you use: SMS reminders from €0.06 and optional in-app bookings at €0.10
- Direct, local support by phone and online, made in Cyprus for Greece and Cyprus
What switching to Wiiz looks like
- Register for free — no card required
- Add your services, staff and working hours
- Keep your own client list — they stay your customers
- Turn on SMS and push reminders to reduce no-shows
- Share your private booking link and take bookings 24/7
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fresha really free?
Fresha has no subscription for its core tools, but it can charge commission on new clients booked through its marketplace and fees on online payments. Always check their current terms, as they change.
Does Wiiz charge commission like a marketplace?
No. Wiiz charges no commission — you keep 100% of every appointment, on new and existing clients alike.
How much does Wiiz cost?
The platform is free — €0, with no monthly fee. You pay only for usage: SMS reminders from €0.06 per SMS and optional in-app bookings at €0.10 per booking.
Will I lose my clients if I move from Fresha?
No. Your clients and their details stay with you in Wiiz — the relationship belongs to your business, not to a platform.
Is Wiiz a marketplace?
No. Wiiz is a private booking channel that works only between you and your own customers. You are never listed publicly next to competitors.
